Thesurgeon's knot is asurgical knot and is a simple modification to thereef knot. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming adouble overhand knot. The additional turn provides more friction and can reduce loosening while the second half of the knot is tied.[1] This knot is commonly used bysurgeons in situations where it is important to maintain tension on asuture, giving it its name.[2]
| Surgeon's knot | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The surgeon's knot before tightening showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top | |
| Names | Surgeon's knot, Ligature knot |
| Category | Binding |
| Category 2 | Bend |
| Related | reef knot,Double overhand knot |
| ABoK | #461, #463, #1209 |
Surgeon's knots are also used infly fishing, in tying quilts, and for tying knots with twine; it is particularly useful in tying raw meat withbutcher's twine, as the wet meat creates similar risks of loosening as surgery. Some sources categorize the surgeon's knot as abend, since it can be effective as such.[3]
Like the reef knot, the surgeon's knotcapsizes and fails if one of the working ends is pulled away from the standing end closest to it.[citation needed]
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A surgeon's knot tied in nylon rope and tightened
Diagram of a surgeon's knot
Diagram of a reef knot
See also
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edit- ^Day, Cyrus Lawrence (1986).The Art of Knotting and Splicing (4th ed.). Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 42.ISBN 978-0870210624.
- ^Ashley, Clifford W. (1944).The Ashley Book of Knots. New York: Doubleday. p. 75.ISBN 978-0385040259.
{{cite book}}:ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - ^Budworth, Geoffrey (1999).The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots. London: Hermes House. p. 54.ISBN 9781859679111.
